Rupes pad selection

[Phimp27]

Hi guys
So I just got my Rupes 21 today. I also got the 5in bp to go along with it. I took it out and tried a meguiars buffing pad with the 6 in bp and it tore the Velcro off the back of the pad when I tried it out. Is this normal? Should I not use the meguiars pads with the Rupes? Also is anyone else having a problem getting the nut off to switch the bp? I cannot get it off. I tried for an hour and it did not budge. Any advice on that.

[ihaveacamaro]

For the nut, hold the backing plate very hard and push the allen screw with your arm. It took me a few minutes of pushing really hard to get it off.

[Phimp27]

Thanks Ihaveacamaro. Man that thing was on there good.

[ihaveacamaro]

glad to help :)

[Marc08EX]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-tools-accessories/63553-how-remove-rupes-polisher-s-factory-backing-plate-bolt.html

Funny you mentioned that because it also happened to me. I tried the Meguiar's Softbuff 2.0 pads on the 6" BP of the 21ES and it tore where the edge of the BP met. This is because the BP has a very sharp edge and the Meg's Softbuff 2.0 has a recessed edge. I would highly suggest using a flat velcro surface like the LC flat, MF pads or the Rupes 7" pads. Don't use recessed pads like the Meg's because the Rupes BP will eat it up alive.

[Phimp27]

Thanks for the info Marc. That's kinda disappointing. I was hoping to still be able to use my pads. I have about 7 of each. Hopefully I can find someone to trade with me. Oh well. At least I have my MF pads

[vegas911gts]

BnS pads have the strongest velcro/glue that I have found. I would try those instead of the megs pads. The rupes pads are surprisingly good too.